City Park Ridge Runner Train Driver

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

The Ridge Runner Driver will drive and operate the train, along with assisting riders on and off the train. Training will be provided. This position will perform daily operation and maintenance of the train and track. Applicants must be safety conscious, maintain a positive attitude, be outgoing, and willing to work with guests of all ages. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, team player, committed to rider safety and enjoyment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe daily operation and maintenance of the train.
• Follow all safety precautions as well as comply with all Ridge Runner policies and procedures.
• Perform pre-trip inspection of train and track daily. Assure that all aspects of the ride comply with normal safety procedures.
• Ability to use of a variety of small hand tools.
• Responsible for checking the age for every rider in accordance with the rider policy. Engineer is also responsible for enforcing the accompanying rider policy.
• Collection of a ticket for every rider.
• Physical ability to drive the train and assist guests on and off the train, in addition to operating the train in a safe manner consistent with operating procedures.
• Physical ability to operate train and general duties in all types of weather.
• Must be alert and have a quick reaction time to stop the train properly in case of an emergency.
• Help to maintain a clean and safe working environment for guests and team members and secure train and depot at the end of each day.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Must be guest-oriented and enjoy working with the public and solving problems.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.
• Attendance required to ensure ability to operate train on normal schedule.
• Attitude/cooperation: always maintain courteous and professional manner with co-workers and the general public.
• Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time. Requires physical mobility (i.e., the ability to move in and around different areas of the train and depot, hand and arm movement). Requires long hours of standing, walking, and bending.
• Must be able to operate and control the train ride.
• Ability to follow instructions of supervisor/facility manager in order to adhere to company policies and safety guidelines.
• Safely perform job duties that are explained during comprehensive train engineer and safety training.
• Interact with customers, including greeting them, taking tickets, enforcing age restrictions, explaining and enforcing safety regulations, and answering general questions.
• Must be able to interact well with coworkers.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Customer Service Focus to Riders
• Responsibility to Job and Riders
• Trustworthy and Ethical
• Teamwork Oriented

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to all types of weather, noise, and moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear and perform hand signals.
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move items over 70 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee will be working indoors and outdoors and is exposed to all types of weather and is exposed to loud noise throughout the day.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time, seasonal position. The season begins Memorial Day weekend and ends the last weekend in September. Days and hours of work are Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 2 days per week. Hours may vary from this schedule.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required.

Will be trained by Ridge Runner staff members.

Other Requirements

• Proof of citizenship and/or eligibility to legally work in the United States.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attire.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To Apply

To complete an application, please visit the City of Bluefield Municipal Complex at 200 Rogers Street, Bluefield, WV 24701.

OR

Resumes may be emailed to: aheltzel@bluewv.org. Please include position applying for in the subject line.

OR

You may also mail your resume to:

Anthony Heltzel
Director of Human Resources
City of Bluefield
200 Rogers Street
Bluefield, WV 24701

The City of Bluefield is an Equal Opportunity Employer